Arizona State University, School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor: Harold and Jean Grossman Chair in Jewish Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Arizona, United States |
Position: | Associate Professor |
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, AZ (Job 11721) The School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies (SHPRS) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure eligible Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor for the position of Harold and Jean Grossman Chair in Jewish Studies with an anticipated starting date of August 16, 2017. Rank, tenure status, and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Job Description
The successful candidate will have a tenure home in SHPRS and an affiliation with the Center for Jewish Studies and teach courses that enhance both the Jewish Studies Program and the curriculum of the School of Historical Philosophical and Religious Studies. Within Jewish Studies, areas of specialization may include: philosophy, religion, ethics, political theory, and intellectual history. The candidate is expected to carry a vibrant research program, teach undergraduate courses that are integral to the BA Major of Jewish Studies and undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialization, and contribute to the public outreach and research activities of the Center for Jewish Studies.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Jewish Studies and/or a Ph.D. in History, Philosophy, or Religious Studies or related disciplines with specialization in Judaism or Jewish thought by time of appointment
- Demonstrated national and international reputation in Jewish Studies
- Evidence of distinguished record of scholarly publications
- Minimum of three years teaching experience on college level
- Knowledge of appropriate languages.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated competence in broad history of Jewish thought
- Evidence of interdisciplinary range
- Demonstrated record of grants and funded projects.
- Demonstrated success meeting the needs of diverse student populations and/or reaching out to diverse communities.
Applications
To apply, please submit the following materials: 1) a cover letter stating qualifications, experience, research plans, and teaching interests, 2) curriculum vitae; 3) three scholarly publications; 4) a statement of teaching philosophy that discusses pedagogy; 5) two syllabi; 6) three letters of recommendation.
Materials should be sent to: Professor Hava Tirosh-Samuelson, Director Center for Jewish Studies, Arizona State University, PO 874302, Tempe AZ, 85287-4302. Initial deadline for receipt of complete applications is November 27, 2016; if not filled, reviews will occur every two weeks thereafter until search is closed. A background check is required for employment.
Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/
Contact: |
Professor Hava Tirosh-Samuelson, Director |
Website: | None |
Primary Category: | Jewish History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Philosophy Religious Studies and Theology World History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 10/15/2016 |
Closing Date | 12/25/2016 |